Daveigh Chase’s cause of death revealed
The official cause of death for former child star and 'Lilo & Stitch' voice actor Daveigh Chase has been revealed as AIDS.
📍 Aftermath
Daveigh Chase, the former child star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, died from AIDS complications at the age of 35. The Los Angeles medical examiner confirmed her cause of death. The news sparked reactions from her colleagues, including Melissa Gilbert, who issued a warning to parents of child actors.
Epilogue added 101d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch' and appearing in 'The Ring,' has died. According to reports from Variety and Us Weekly, her cause of death was AIDS.
Coverage from People.com describes Chase as a child actor who became an "unrecognizable" adult while struggling with addiction. Other outlets reporting on the death include Entertainment Weekly and Page Six.
Further reports may provide additional details regarding her health battle and personal history as highlighted in the exclusive coverage from People.com.
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What was Daveigh Chase's cause of death?
According to Variety and Us Weekly, Daveigh Chase died of AIDS.
What projects was Daveigh Chase known for?
She was the voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch' and appeared in the film 'The Ring'.
Did Chase face other personal challenges?
People.com reports that Chase struggled with addiction as an adult.
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Former Disney Star Dies From AIDS At 35 Patch · 104d ago
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Daveigh Chase Cause Of Death Revealed Deadline · 105d ago
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Daveigh Chase’s cause of death revealed Page Six · 105d ago broke it first
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